Elite Performance Coach: Rehab & Strength for Rugby

Storm; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gifted leave days

Free parking onsite

Gym and pool access

Paid Parental Leave

Free access to home games

Wellbeing and engagement program

Staff discounts

Flu vaccine and skin checks

Internal professional development

Job summary

Melbourne Storm, Australia’s premier rugby league club, seeks a Performance Coach specializing in rehabilitation and strength & conditioning. The role focuses on injury rehab, reconditioning, and physical preparation to return players to training and performance at elite levels.

Reporting to the GM – Performance, you will collaborate with Physiotherapy and Performance staff, contribute to injury prevention programs, and support on-field running, strength, and testing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Sports Science, Human Movements, or similar.
• ASCA Level 2 qualification, or willingness to gain.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in elite sport/athletes.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rehabilitation programs for injured players consistent with the team’s philosophy.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and reconditioning training to ensure continuity in the rehabilitation journey.
• Schedule training and rehabilitation for injured players within the NRL program framework.
• Collaborate with Performance staff to ensure players are ready to play and perform.
• Co-design functional development and injury prevention training programs.
• Work with the physiotherapy team to drive testing and progress assessments.

Education

Sports Science degree or equivalent

ASCA Level 2

Job description

Melbourne Storm, Australia’s premier rugby league club, seeks a Performance Coach specializing in rehabilitation and strength & conditioning. The role focuses on injury rehab, reconditioning, and physical preparation to return players to training and performance at elite levels.

Reporting to the GM – Performance, you will collaborate with Physiotherapy and Performance staff, contribute to injury prevention programs, and support on-field running, strength, and testing initiatives.